MalwarePublished 31 Jul 2025Updated 18 Jul 2026

maventa_utils (RubyGems) · Malicious Code

Affects maventa_utilsSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove maventa_utils and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 18 Jul 2026, 23:52 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to RubyGems · OSV MAL-2025-6628

What to do

Remove maventa_utils from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
RubyGemsmaventa_utils`pkg:gem/maventa_utils`Other threats	Affected =3.0.0 =4.0.0	Fixed in–

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Description

The RubyGems package 'maventa_utils' versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.

Impact

Use of the affected versions of 'maventa_utils' may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This could compromise the security of systems using these versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data compromise, or other malicious outcomes depending on the payload. However, no specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.

Defensive guidance

Users should remove these versions from their environments and replace them with trusted alternatives or verify the integrity and source of the package before use. Monitor official sources for any future advisories or fixes.

Summary

The 'maventa_utils' RubyGems package versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0 have been identified as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages database under MAL-2025-6628. This classification indicates the package itself is harmful or contains backdoors or malware, rather than a vulnerability that can be exploited in the usual sense.

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 18 Jul 2026, 23:52 UTC

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